I hope for the best for you with this. In my experience, the mixed results are part of the process. Think of it more as R&D costs rather than "loss" per se, and

I hope for the best for you with this. In my experience, the mixed results are part of the process. Think of it more as R&D costs rather than "loss" per se, and it may be easier for you (and your investors) to think about. Management is hard. We're all learners when it comes to working with people, especially when some of the people are smarter than we are. Keep learning!